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Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates November 7, 2017
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A Bias Opinion
Leadership Challenges for the Missional Church - Part 2
In "Leadership Challenge #1" we explored the challenges of church programs for missional leaders. In this second installment, we'll briefly explore the challenge of assessing transformation.
First, a question: Why are measurements in the church elusive?
You've likely completed many reports, participated in surveys, and been involved in conversations about the "numbers" and trends in the church. None of these conversations begin to touch on measuring transformation.
Perhaps we need to go back to basic arithmetic.
There is a difference between addition and multiplication. There is also a difference between counting and measuring. Gil Rendel reminds us, "Counting is giving attention to numbers. When counting, the question to be answered is 'how many?'...Measuring is giving attention to change." In measuring we ask, "How far have we come, over the past year, toward our goal?"ยน
Can we make a statement of the obvious? We do a lot of counting in the church. We are counting and not assessing the change that has occurred as a result of our ministries. We need accountability and measurements. Continue reading
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Regional Charge Conferences - Dates, Times and Locations - may be found
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7 Missional Questions - here
Please call the office if you have further questions at 614-222-0600
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2018 Quick Reference Guide and Conference Health Insurance Meetings
The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has set details for the 2018 Active and Retiree Health Insurance Plans. There are changes from the 2017 plan that you will want and need to know about.
The agenda for each meeting is the same so attend the one in the West Ohio Conference that best fits your schedule.Please continue reading...
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As we pray for those affected by the shooting on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, we wanted to go ahead and share this information with you in case someone from your church would like to attend.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
With all the Active Shooter events happening across the world, it only makes sense to be prepared.
Sign up and receive FREE training from Patrol and SWAT Deputies, who are passionate about what it takes to keep you safe!
Law enforcement officers and agencies are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for direction and presentations on what they should do if confronted with an active shooter event. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend, strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.
Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues, and drills.
This four-hour training is being offered to schools, colleges, businesses, hospitals, and places of worship.
Next open class will be November 11 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at the Columbus Police Academy, at 1000 N Hague Ave., Columbus.
We would love to see you there. You can use the below link to sign up for the class.
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Winter Camp 2017
Thursday - Saturday, Dec 28 - 30
Drop-0ff 5pm, Pick-Up 7pm
Cost $89 students$45 adults with group
Ages: 7-17
Enjoy God's creation in winter, with winter games, ice blocking and plenty of hot chocolate.
Warm worship studying (theme it be decided)
Register by December 21, online or download forms at westohiocamps.org
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Flood Buckets Phase II - Here's How You Can Help
West Ohio Conference churches are continuing to respond to the ongoing need for clean-up kits (flood buckets). Hilliard, Lancaster First, and Newark First UMCs are currently serving as collection locations for Capital Area South churches (see the Conference website at http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/disaster-response-efforts for specific drop-off information).
On November 13-15, these flood buckets will be transported to the conference office to be prepared for transportation to the UMCOR Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, IL.
Here is how you can help.
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Churches and individuals can bring completed flood buckets to the churches serving as collection locations through November 12, at the published days/times.
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Volunteers from local churches are needed to receive the donations at the West Ohio Conference Office on Monday - Wednesday, November 13-15. We recommend teams of 2-3 adults who can work 3-4 hours shifts between 11 am and 7 pm. (Youth groups could work provided they had adult supervision.) They would assist the unloading of donated buckets and then load them onto pallets on the truck and shrink wrap the pallets. Please contact Rev. Eva Marie Wolfe, CAS District Disaster Response Coordinator, at 740-344-3021 if you have a group available to help.
Flood buckets are one of several ways we can help those who have been impacted by the recent storms and by other disasters, even those that occurred years ago from which recovery is still ongoing. Please see the Disaster Response Efforts section of the conference website for other ways to help.
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Mental Health Training Available to Church Leaders.....
Columbus Area Integrated Health Services offers mental health training for church leadership and members, community resource materials, and links to services available in the community. CAIHS's faith based outreach services bridge the gap between community services and faith-based organizations.
More information or for training and crisis prevention call 614-251-6954 or click
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Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes in November
Advanced Course: Leading Worship and
Biblical Storytelling, an advanced course NOT required for Lay Speaker Certification
November 17th and 18th, at Lancaster First UMC
163 East Wheeling Street, Lancaster
Registration information:
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Local Church Events
- Wesley Church of Hope UMC Veterans' Day Celebration
Saturday November 11, 2017 -
Time: 11am-1pm
2935 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43207
This event is free and open to the public.
Join the Church for All People at the Hangry Turkey walk/run on November 11, 2017 at 9:00am at Three Creeks Metro Park. All money raised will go to provide a free Thanksgiving community meal at the Reeb Avenue Center. For more information contact Pastor Greg Henneman at ghenneman@4allpeople.net. Register here
- Asbury South UMC Golden Jubilee
On November 19, Asbury South United Methodist Church will celebrate its past and begin the adventure into its future with a Golden Jubilee. Asbury has been serving God read more
December 2, 2017 -
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM -
Faith and Fellowship Book Festival
Several nationally known best-selling authors will join local authors to present a message of faith and hope to Central Ohio. Find ou
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- Reynoldsburg UMC - Fresh Grounded Faith
WOMEN'S EVENT
Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00-9:30 pm & Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Jennifer Rothschild, best-selling author and nationally-recognized Bible study teacher
Lisa Whelchel actress, call or please RSVP for Kick-Off Rally:
Jeanne Bruce, Local Conference Director
jeanne@rumc.org or
614-866-5864, Ext. 115
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Please share these updates with others in your congregation!
If you have anything you would like to have shared or posted in our Newsletter, feel free to email your request to me by Wednesday at Noon.
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